sweetapricity/bridgedeck-noaa huggingface dataset:
Flash Flood in ST. CLAIR, ALABAMA
From 14-JUL-05 16:05:00 to 14-JUL-05 18:05:00 (CST)
Location: MOODY
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

A few roads were temporarily impassable due to high water near New London and County Road 2214. Flooding was also reported in Pell City and Moody.
Thunderstorm Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-JUL-05 16:30:00 to 21-JUL-05 16:30:00 (CST)
Location: GUNNISON
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Numerous trees were blown down with a few blocking Main Street.

Lightning in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-JUL-05 14:50:00 to 21-JUL-05 14:50:00 (CST)
Location: PETAL
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Lightning damaged a house in the Sunrise Community.

Thunderstorm Wind in COVINGTON, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-JUL-05 15:06:00 to 21-JUL-05 15:06:00 (CST)
Location: SANFORD
Magnitude: 53 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Several trees were blown down.

Lightning in FORREST, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-JUL-05 15:20:00 to 21-JUL-05 15:20:00 (CST)
Location: HATTIESBURG
Property damage: 200K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Lightning damaged two homes in Hattiesburg.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-JUL-05 16:48:00 to 21-JUL-05 16:48:00 (CST)
Location: SHELBY
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 20K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Storage building was destroyed off of Blue Cane Road.

Thunderstorm Wind in BOLIVAR, MISSISSIPPI
From 21-JUL-05 16:54:00 to 21-JUL-05 16:54:00 (CST)
Location: CLEVELAND
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

A few trees and power lines were blown down.
A cold front across western Quebec and southeast Ontario Provinces early on the morning of July 5th, moved southeast across northern New York and into Vermont during the afternoon. Thunderstorms preceded and accompanied this front. Thunderstorms were severe in Franklin county of Vermont, with dozens of trees blown down damaging cars. Structural damage was done to chimneys and mobile homes in the town of Franklin, VT. Winds were estimated between 58 and 72 mph (between 50 and 63 knots) and Pea size hail also occurred in Franklin, VT. In the town of Richford, trees were blown down and a mobile home sustained roof damage. In Berkshire, a barn sustained damage. These storms resulted in 1 to 2 inches of rainfall. Power outages were reported in the county.

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 05-JUL-05 14:00:00 to 05-JUL-05 14:05:00 (EST)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 63 EG
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 05-JUL-05 14:15:00 to 05-JUL-05 14:20:00 (EST)
Location: RICHFORD
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 50K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Thunderstorm Wind in FRANKLIN, VERMONT
From 05-JUL-05 14:10:00 to 05-JUL-05 14:15:00 (EST)
Location: BERKSHIRE
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 25K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER
The severe weather episode on July 4th, produced strong outflow winds through much of the Concho Valley. These winds combined with dry conditions produced ripe conditions for the spread of fires. With the 4th of July celebrations well under way, many small fires were ignited.  The fires quickly spread. These conditions prompted the local officials to cancel the big fireworks display in San Angelo.

Hail in STERLING, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-05 17:48:00 to 04-JUL-05 17:48:00 (CST)
Location: STERLING CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Hail in STERLING, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-05 18:03:00 to 04-JUL-05 18:03:00 (CST)
Location: STERLING CITY
Magnitude: 1.75 
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm Wind in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-05 19:11:00 to 04-JUL-05 19:11:00 (CST)
Location: WATER VLY
Magnitude: 60.87 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in SHACKELFORD, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-05 22:10:00 to 04-JUL-05 22:10:00 (CST)
Location: ALBANY
Magnitude: 56.52 EG
Property damage: 8K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Lots of damage to trees and power lines in Albany.

Hail in NOLAN, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-05 19:55:00 to 04-JUL-05 19:55:00 (CST)
Location: NOLAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-05 20:03:00 to 04-JUL-05 20:03:00 (CST)
Location: SAN ANGELO
Magnitude: 52.17 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Thunderstorm Wind in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-05 20:11:00 to 04-JUL-05 20:11:00 (CST)
Location: SAN ANGELO
Magnitude: 59.13 MG
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Wind gust to 68 MPH was recorded at the KLST T.V. studio north of San Angelo.

Thunderstorm Wind in TOM GREEN, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-05 19:17:00 to 04-JUL-05 19:17:00 (CST)
Location: WATER VLY
Magnitude: 60.87 EG
Property damage: 8K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Damage primarily confined to trees and power lines. These strong winds lasted for several minutes.

Thunderstorm Wind in COKE, TEXAS
From 04-JUL-05 19:18:00 to 04-JUL-05 19:18:00 (CST)
Location: ROBERT LEE
Magnitude: 60.87 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Damage to power poles.
Thunderstorm Wind in TURNER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 24-JUL-05 23:30:00 to 24-JUL-05 23:30:00 (CST)
Location: CENTERVILLE
Magnitude: 61 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm winds caused tree damage, including up to 8 inch diameter limbs blown down.
Thunderstorm Wind in GRAHAM, ARIZONA
From 02-AUG-05 17:15:00 to 02-AUG-05 17:20:00 (MST)
Location: BONITA
Magnitude: 54 EG
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Strong thunderstorm wind gusts snapped one power pole in half which then caused seven others to topple down 17 miles north of the Town of Willcox.
Hail in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 04-AUG-05 19:05:00 to 04-AUG-05 19:15:00 (MST)
Location: TUCSON
Magnitude: 0.88 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Trained spotters reported three quarter inch hail and nickle size hail with a severe thunderstorm that moved across the Tucson Metro Area.
Thunderstorm Wind in PIMA, ARIZONA
From 04-AUG-05 19:45:00 to 04-AUG-05 20:00:00 (MST)
Location: TUCSON
Magnitude: 56 EG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

A severe thunderstorm over the Tucson Metro Area caused damage in several areas, including a power pole snapping near North Pantano Road and East Speedway Boulevard, leaving 10,000 customers without power. Additionally, power lines were downed at the intersection of Oracle Road and Wetmore Road.
Flash Flood in BUTLER, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 14:30:00 to 29-AUG-05 18:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Heavy rains from Hurricane Katrina caused flooding across most of the county.  Several streets had to be closed off and on throughout the day.  Radar estimated that 3-5 inches of rain fell across the county with the heaviest being across the west half of the county.
Flash Flood in WILCOX, ALABAMA
From 29-AUG-05 14:30:00 to 29-AUG-05 18:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Heavy rains from Hurricane Katrina caused flooding across most of the county.  Several streets had to be closed off and on throughout the day.  Radar estimated that 3-5 inches of rain fell across the county with the heaviest being across the west half of the county.
Flash Flood in OKALOOSA, FLORIDA
From 29-AUG-05 14:30:00 to 29-AUG-05 18:30:00 (CST)
Location: COUNTYWIDE
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Heavy rains from Hurricane Katrina caused flooding across most of the county.  Several streets had to be closed off and on throughout the day.  Radar estimated that 4-6 inches of rain fell across the county with the heaviest being across the west half of the county.
Thunderstorm Wind in BOND, ILLINOIS
From 13-AUG-05 16:30:00 to 13-AUG-05 16:30:00 (CST)
Location: GREENVILLE
Magnitude: 57 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Greenville Police reported some large trees down.
Thunderstorm Wind in ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
From 13-AUG-05 17:00:00 to 13-AUG-05 17:00:00 (CST)
Location: O FALLON
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

A storm spotter reported large tree limbs down which destroyed a canopy on a deck.
The County Sheriff reported trees and power lines down just west of Shobonier. In Vandalia a couple of large trees came down and damaged a couple of cars.

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ILLINOIS
From 13-AUG-05 17:05:00 to 13-AUG-05 17:05:00 (CST)
Location: VANDALIA
Magnitude: 55 EG
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Thunderstorm Wind in FAYETTE, ILLINOIS
From 13-AUG-05 17:00:00 to 13-AUG-05 17:00:00 (CST)
Location: SHOBONIER
Magnitude: 57 EG
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Scattered showers and thunderstorms moved across the eastern half of Massachusetts as well as Rhode Island.  One of these storms produced severe wind gusts that knocked utility wires down in Rehoboth, Massachusetts.  No injuries directly resulted from these storms.

Thunderstorm Wind in BRISTOL, MASSACHUSETTS
From 10-JUL-05 18:20:00 to 10-JUL-05 18:20:00 (EST)
Location: REHOBOTH
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO
Slow moving (nearly stationary) thunderstorms produced heavy downpours that lead to flash flooding in Hampden County, Massachusetts.  In particular, East Mountain Road in Westfield, Massachusetts flooded as a result of these storms.  No direct injuries resulted from these storms.

Flash Flood in HAMPDEN, MASSACHUSETTS
From 15-JUL-05 20:25:00 to 15-JUL-05 22:25:00 (EST)
Location: WESTFIELD
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Slow moving (nearly stationary) thunderstorms produced heavy downpours that lead to flash flooding in Hartford County, Connecticut.  In particular, Rainbow and Hamilton Roads were closed due to flooding from these storms.  No direct injuries resulted from these storms.

Flash Flood in HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT
From 15-JUL-05 20:36:00 to 15-JUL-05 22:36:00 (EST)
Location: WINDSOR
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT
Thunderstorm Wind in WYOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-JUL-05 19:55:00 to 26-JUL-05 19:55:00 (EST)
Location: LACEYVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed trees and wires.
Thunderstorm Wind in OTSEGO, NEW YORK
From 26-JUL-05 20:00:00 to 26-JUL-05 20:00:00 (EST)
Location: UNADILLA
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and wires.
Thunderstorm Wind in OTSEGO, NEW YORK
From 26-JUL-05 20:15:00 to 26-JUL-05 20:15:00 (EST)
Location: ONEONTA
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm winds downed many trees and wires.  Significant power outages occurred.
Thunderstorm Wind in OTSEGO, NEW YORK
From 26-JUL-05 20:25:00 to 26-JUL-05 20:25:00 (EST)
Location: COOPERSTOWN
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Thunderstorm winds downed several trees and wires.
Thunderstorm Wind in DUNKLIN, MISSOURI
From 04-JUL-05 16:00:00 to 04-JUL-05 16:05:00 (CST)
Location: CAMPBELL
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: BROADCAST MEDIA

Several power lines were blown down.

Thunderstorm Wind in DUNKLIN, MISSOURI
From 04-JUL-05 16:18:00 to 04-JUL-05 16:25:00 (CST)
Location: MALDEN
Magnitude: 55 EG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A building under construction had its roof blown down. Several trees and power lines were knocked down.
Flash Flood in MONROE, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JUL-05 15:30:00 to 05-JUL-05 16:30:00 (CST)
Location: AMORY
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Some roads were impassible due to flooding.

Lightning in PONTOTOC, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JUL-05 15:00:00 to 05-JUL-05 15:05:00 (CST)
Location: PONTOTOC
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning struck a concrete and brick parapet sending bricks through the canopy of a business in Pontotoc. The bricks also broke the windshield on one parked car and damaged two other cars. Another business had awning damage as well.

Flash Flood in CHICKASAW, MISSISSIPPI
From 05-JUL-05 15:15:00 to 05-JUL-05 16:30:00 (CST)
Location: OKOLONA
Property damage: 1K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A couple of roads were impassible due to flooding.
Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 27-JUL-05 13:50:00 to 27-JUL-05 13:50:00 (EST)
Location: EQUINUNK
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed trees and wires across Buckingham township.
Thunderstorm Wind in WAYNE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 27-JUL-05 14:45:00 to 27-JUL-05 14:45:00 (EST)
Location: DAMASCUS
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed trees and wires.
Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, NEW YORK
From 27-JUL-05 14:40:00 to 27-JUL-05 14:40:00 (EST)
Location: GRAHAMSVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 2K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed trees and wires.
Thunderstorm Wind in SULLIVAN, NEW YORK
From 27-JUL-05 15:05:00 to 27-JUL-05 15:05:00 (EST)
Location: CENTRAL PORTION
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and wires.
Thunderstorm Wind in CHENANGO, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-05 20:05:00 to 01-JUL-05 20:05:00 (EST)
Location: NEW BERLIN
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 10K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind in ONONDAGA, NEW YORK
From 14-JUL-05 15:33:00 to 14-JUL-05 15:33:00 (EST)
Location: SYRACUSE INTL ARPT
Magnitude: 52 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Syracuse International Airport ASOS measured a peak gust of 60 mph.
Thunderstorm Wind in TOMPKINS, NEW YORK
From 26-JUL-05 19:00:00 to 26-JUL-05 19:00:00 (EST)
Location: DRYDEN
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind in WYOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 26-JUL-05 20:05:00 to 26-JUL-05 20:05:00 (EST)
Location: MEHOOPANY
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines.
Thunderstorm Wind in OTSEGO, NEW YORK
From 01-JUL-05 20:25:00 to 01-JUL-05 20:25:00 (EST)
Location: OTEGO
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds knocked down trees and wires.
Spotters reported hail the size of pennies.

Hail in JACKSON, WISCONSIN
From 28-JUL-05 20:40:00 to 28-JUL-05 20:40:00 (CST)
Location: FRANKLIN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER
Scattered thunderstorms developed ahead of a cold front moving south from Minnesota and Wisconsin.  One storm became pulse severe over Jo Daviess County Illinois between Elizabeth and Hanover.  Damaging winds brought down several 12 inch diameter limbs on the Offenheiser Farm 1 mile south southwest of Derinda Center.  Several other farmers reported hearing hail during the storm but did not look to see how big.

Thunderstorm Wind in JO DAVIESS, ILLINOIS
From 24-JUL-05 22:15:00 to 24-JUL-05 22:18:00 (CST)
Location: DERINDA CENTER
Magnitude: 52 EG
Property damage: 1K
Crop damage: 1K
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Waterspout in SW PASS OF THE MS R TO ATCHAFALAYA R LA OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 15-JUN-05 13:50:00 to 15-JUN-05 13:55:00 (CST)
Location: VENICE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A waterspout was observed in Bay Lanauy near Port Sulphur.
Lightning in ST. JAMES, LOUISIANA
From 17-JUN-05 14:00:00 to 17-JUN-05 14:00:00 (CST)
Location: VACHERIE
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning struck a house causing considerable damage.
Thunderstorm Wind in AMITE, MISSISSIPPI
From 09-JUN-05 15:00:00 to 09-JUN-05 15:00:00 (CST)
Location: GLOSTER
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 7K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Thunderstorm winds toppled a tree that fell on a house causing significant damage to the home.
Lightning in TERREBONNE, LOUISIANA
From 16-JUN-05 16:30:00 to 16-JUN-05 16:30:00 (CST)
Location: HOUMA
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning struck a house in Bayou Blue causing a fire in the attic that resulted in moderate damage to the home.
Lightning in HARRISON, MISSISSIPPI
From 06-JUN-05 14:14:00 to 06-JUN-05 14:14:00 (CST)
Location: BILOXI
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

A pine tree struck by lightning fell on the roof of a house causing a fire that resulted in extensive damage to the home.
Thunderstorm Wind in LAFOURCHE, LOUISIANA
From 07-JUN-05 14:30:00 to 07-JUN-05 14:30:00 (CST)
Location: LOCKPORT
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 15K
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Thunderstorm winds ripped the roof of a house, damaged the roofs of several other homes, knocked down a fence and damaged the bleachers at a school, and blew down trees and power lines.
Flood in LYON, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-05 16:00:00 to 16-JUN-05 12:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 500K
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Moderate flooding of the mainstem of the Cottonwood and Neosho Rivers. Highway 99, 11/2 miles south of Emporia, was closed for a time. Traffic was rerouted to the Kansas Turnpike.
Moderate flooding on the Neosho and Marais Des Cygnes rivers due to recent heavy rains.

Flood in COFFEY, KANSAS
From 11-JUN-05 12:00:00 to 14-JUN-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 300K
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Flood in OSAGE, KANSAS
From 11-JUN-05 12:00:00 to 14-JUN-05 19:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 300K
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
Moderate flooding on Potawatomie Creek due to recent heavy rains of up to 5 inches.

Flood in ANDERSON, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-05 21:00:00 to 14-JUN-05 02:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Flood in FRANKLIN, KANSAS
From 12-JUN-05 21:00:00 to 14-JUN-05 02:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 100K
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.
Strong thunderstorms continued to develop and move east-northeast over Lake Erie.  These storms produced winds estimated to be at least 35 knots.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in WILLOWICK TO GENEVA ON THE LAKE OH, LAKE ERIE
From 18-JUL-05 19:05:00 to 18-JUL-05 20:25:00 (EST)
Location: WILLOWICK
Magnitude: 35 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LE AVON PT TO WILLOWICK OH BYD 5NM OFFSHORE TO INTL BORDER, LAKE ERIE
From 18-JUL-05 19:05:00 to 18-JUL-05 20:25:00 (EST)
Location: AVON POINT
Magnitude: 35 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LE VERMILION TO AVON PT OH BYD 5NM OFFSHORE TO INTL BORDER, LAKE ERIE
From 18-JUL-05 19:05:00 to 18-JUL-05 20:25:00 (EST)
Location: VERMILION
Magnitude: 35 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LE WILLOWICK TO GENEVA ON THE LAKE OH BYD 5NM OFFSHORE TO INTL BORDER, LAKE ERIE
From 18-JUL-05 19:05:00 to 18-JUL-05 20:25:00 (EST)
Location: WILLOWICK
Magnitude: 35 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILION TO AVON POINT OH, LAKE ERIE
From 18-JUL-05 19:05:00 to 18-JUL-05 20:25:00 (EST)
Location: VERMILION
Magnitude: 35 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in AVON POINT TO WILLOWICK OH, LAKE ERIE
From 18-JUL-05 19:05:00 to 18-JUL-05 20:25:00 (EST)
Location: AVON POINT
Magnitude: 35 EG
Reported by: GENERAL PUBLIC
Thunderstorms developed along a seabreeze front on the North Shore of Long Island, and spread gusty winds into the Sound as the gust front surged east. Trees were reported down along the North Shore of Long Island from Rocky Point to Orient, suggesting wind gusts on Eastern Long Island Sound were in excess of 50 mph at times.

Marine Thunderstorm Wind in LONG ISLAND SOUND E OF NEW HAVEN CT TO PORT JEFFERSON NY, ATLANTIC NORTH
From 05-AUG-05 14:15:00 to 05-AUG-05 15:30:00 (EST)
Location: PORT JEFFERSON HARBOR
Magnitude: 35 MG
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Shoreham High School AWS reported a wind gust of 40 MPH.
A weak cold front moved east from the Appalachian Mountains, and interacted with the moist and unstable airmass that was already in place around the mid-Atlantic.  This situation sparked off scattered thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening.  A few of these thunderstorms reached severe criteria.  The principal hazard associated with these storms was damaging wind gusts.  Additionally, a few of the storms generated large hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in ANNE ARUNDEL, MARYLAND
From 05-AUG-05 19:00:00 to 05-AUG-05 19:00:00 (EST)
Location: GREENOCK
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 5K
Reported by: EMERGENCY MANAGER

Trees and powerlines downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHARLES, MARYLAND
From 05-AUG-05 19:00:00 to 05-AUG-05 19:00:00 (EST)
Location: POMFRET
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 3K
Reported by: FIRE DEPT/RESCUE SQUAD

Trees downed at Billingsly and Bensville Roads.
Rip Current in BERRIEN, MICHIGAN
From 27-AUG-05 14:56:00 to 27-AUG-05 14:56:00 (EST)
Location: SAWYER
Reported by: GOVT OFFICIAL

Coast Guard officials received a report of a 20 year old male caught in a rip current 100 yards off shore from Warren Dunes State Park, near Sawyer. The person was removed from the water and was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead a short time later. Coast Guard and park officials had warned of strong rip current activity through the day.
Storm Surge/Tide in BRAZORIA, TEXAS
From 29-AUG-05 05:00:00 to 29-AUG-05 08:00:00 (CST)
Property damage: 40K
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Minor coastal flooding from swells created by Hurricane Katrina caused a bulkhead to break in Surfside. Washed out some roads and broke a few sewer lines.
A cold front approached the area from the northwest and was located over northwest Iowa during the late afternoon.  The airmass was very unstable, however it was also very capped with 700 mb temperatures around +15 C.  Temperatures rose into the mid 90s with dew point readings in the low 70s south of the front.  The lifted index was around -10 C with CAPE values in the 4500 to 5000 J/kg range.  In spite of this, a cape of nearly 300 J/kg remained in place.  Hail was limited by the fact that the freezing level was at 16,200 feet.  A line of intense thunderstorms developed to the northwest of the CWA, behind the cold front.  The storms progressed southeast into the area but weakened rapidly as the moved into the highly capped and weakly sheared airmass over Iowa.  There were reports of small hail and winds of 40 MPH with many of the storms.  One storm moved through Bremer County and produced a 63 MPH winds east of Readlyn.

Thunderstorm Wind in BREMER, IOWA
From 04-AUG-05 00:29:00 to 04-AUG-05 00:29:00 (CST)
Location: READLYN
Magnitude: 55 MG
Property damage: 5K
Crop damage: 5K
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC
A few strong storms moved through west central Indiana during the early morning hours of 19 August 2005.

Thunderstorm Wind in VERMILLION, INDIANA
From 19-AUG-05 03:40:00 to 19-AUG-05 03:40:00 (EST)
Location: NEWPORT
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A tree was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in PARKE, INDIANA
From 19-AUG-05 03:40:00 to 19-AUG-05 03:40:00 (EST)
Location: ROCKVILLE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A small tree was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in VIGO, INDIANA
From 19-AUG-05 03:45:00 to 19-AUG-05 03:45:00 (EST)
Location: TERRE HAUTE
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A tree was downed.
Thunderstorm Wind in LAWRENCE, INDIANA
From 20-AUG-05 13:55:00 to 20-AUG-05 13:55:00 (EST)
Location: BEDFORD
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

A large tree was downed.

Thunderstorm Wind in RANDOLPH, INDIANA
From 20-AUG-05 13:00:00 to 20-AUG-05 13:00:00 (EST)
Location: WINCHESTER
Magnitude: 50 EG
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: AMATEUR RADIO

Large limbs were downed.
Lightning in SHELBY, INDIANA
From 05-AUG-05 14:00:00 to 05-AUG-05 14:00:00 (EST)
Location: WALDRON
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning set a home on fire.  Heavy damage was sustained.  No damage estimates were available.
Lightning in DELAWARE, INDIANA
From 14-AUG-05 04:00:00 to 14-AUG-05 04:00:00 (EST)
Location: MUNCIE
Property damage: 0
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Coby A. Harmon, 30, of Muncie, was struck and killed by lightning early Saturday morning in the parking lot of a local bar.  His body was discovered shortly after 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning.
Waterspout in HIGH IS TO FREEPORT TX OUT 20NM, GULF OF MEXICO
From 25-AUG-05 13:24:00 to 25-AUG-05 13:24:00 (CST)
Location: GALVESTON
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Two waterspouts sighted off of 61st on Galveston Island.
Lightning in LANCASTER, SOUTH CAROLINA
From 28-JUL-05 17:39:00 to 28-JUL-05 17:39:00 (EST)
Location: LANCASTER
Property damage: 65K
Crop damage: 0
Reported by: NEWSPAPER

Lightning struck a home on Balkcum Road and did $65k worth of damage.